I found Dr. Gerlach to be personable and professional. Although I waited about 20-30 minutes past my appointment time to see him, he was not rushed with me and took time to listen to my concerns and was able to inject my painful wrists that day. I didn't hesitate to make another appointment with him for surgery. Now my wrists are back to normal! Yay! I do agree that his care coordinator is a rude in her tone and isn't prompt in returning calls, however the office staff is very nice.

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Minneapolis, MN | Nov 08, 2016

Dr. Gerlach thoroughly explained my procedures and expected recovery. He has a great sense of humor and is genuinely concerned about his patients.

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-Sharon in Anoka, MN | Oct 06, 2016

Dr Gerlach did extensive nerve and tendon repair to my hand. I am so grateful to Dr. Gerlach for his care, compassion and expertise as a surgeon. I am making a remarkable recovery because of his abilities as a wonderful surgeon. I will be forever grateful to him. Thank you Dr. G

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-Nadia Vlasyuk in Nowthen | Sep 26, 2016

Really nice team and great doctor,I came in for an evaluation with a finger laceration, and he was able to do the surgery same day! Would recommend to anyone
Nadia Vlasyuk

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Sioux Falls, SD | Apr 29, 2016

Dr. Gerlach replaced both my thumb joints. I was sent to him by another surgeon because of how hard it was. One year later, both my thumb are pain free and I'm back to fishing and hunting without pain.
Dr. Gerlach and his staff are awesome and I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Dr. G! THE BEST!

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Apr 20, 2016

He is arrogant man with terrible bedside manor. Hes always late and i dont mean a little behind..i mean 45-1hr min. Hes does not explain things very well. No post op instructions given. His care coordinator is just as bad. Rude. I wiuld never recommend him or that clinic

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-Rob H in Minneapolis, MN | Apr 01, 2016

Dr. Gerlach's work is exceptional. He is very detail oriented. He will not rush a surgery and will take his time until it is perfected. Highly technical and skilled with his knowledge of the hands and arms.
Great communication and follow up. We followed his directions with two surgery's in our family and everything went well.
He's surrounded himself with a great team of friendly professionals that are highly educated. We know that he recommended the best course of action for a great outcome.

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Feb 17, 2016

Absolutely horrible. An arrogant man who does NOT listen to his patients. I received very little in terms of aftercare instructions, and his nurse and coordinator are disrespectful and rude. I will never return to TCO, and I would not recommend this clinic to anyone.

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Dr. Kurt D. Anderson, MD

Patient Satisfaction

Dr. Gerlach says...

David J. Gerlach, MD, a Minnesota native, is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon. He specializes in conditions of the hand and upper extremities, as well as microsurgery and surgical conditions of the fingers, hand, wrist and forearm.

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Conditions Treated

Ataxia

Bone Disorders

Broken Arm

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Complications of Joint Prosthesis

Dupuytren's Contracture

Elbow Injuries

Elbow Sprain

Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)

Fracture

Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)

Hand Conditions

Hand Fracture

Joint Pain

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)

Limb Pain

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist

Osteoarthritis of Hands

Osteopenia

Pseudoarthrosis

Pyogenic Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)

Trigger Finger

Wrist Fracture

Education

Medical School

Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Graduated in 2004

Residency Hospital

Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Fellowship Hospital

Fellowship in Hand Surgery at University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA

Languages Spoken

English

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